APRILIA RACING SCORES A PODIUM IN THE SPRINT RACE ON SATURDAY: MARCO BEZZECCHI FINISHES THIRD, MAINTAINING CHAMPIONSHIP LEADERSHIP
Balaton (Hungary), 7 June 2026 - It was a Sunday to forget for Aprilia Racing in the long race at Balaton Park, with both riders out on the first corner.
Starting from the sixth spot on the grid, Marco Bezzecchi was involved in a crash triggered by Jorge Martín. After starting from the eighth spot, the Spanish rider lost control of his bike braking on turn 1, colliding with his teammate and Raúl Fernández of SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team, as well as Fabio Di Giannantonio and Fermín Aldeguer. The episode compromised the race for three Aprilia riders just a few seconds after the start.
Regarding Marco Bezzecchi, medical checks have shown no visible fractures, he only has contusions on his right leg and hand.
Regarding Jorge Martin, medical checks have shown no visible fractures, he only has contusions on his back and his right foot. Subsequent to the accident, Martín was also sanctioned with a double long-lap penalty that he will have to carry out during the upcoming Grand Prix in Brno.
The positive note of the day comes from SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team, with Ai Ogura finishing fourth after a comeback ride.
MASSIMO RIVOLA, CEO APRILIA RACING: “From the best Sunday and weekend in Mugello to the worst Sunday. After the emotions experienced in Mugello, this is a cold shower that we truly could have done without. I’m saddened by what happened – clearly both Marco and Raúl were not at all at fault, and I also apologise to Team Trackhouse and the other riders involved. We know that there is always a dose of risk in racing, but I think knowing how to safely tackle the first turn is of utmost importance. Jorge’s mistake is a difficult one to digest.”
Podium for Aprilia Racing in the Sprint Race at Balaton Park, Marco Bezzecchi third:
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